I did the sampler in this book
http://shop.leisurearts.com/cart/pc/...ide-236p25.htm

It was a great way to start quilting IMHO because it exposed me to a lot of different techniques. After I finished the top in languished for over a year because I was afraid I would ruin it when attempting to quilt it. I tried doing it on my machine and that didn't work so I hand quilted it. The rest is history. I still have that quilt.

My first one was around the world postage stamp size blocks.sissor cut. I got so tired of counting the blocks because each row is four blocks more than the last one. And back then oh so many years ago,there were no lqs. There was only salvaged pieces from old clothes,etc. Also there were no wall hanging or lap sized quilts they were all bed size.Does this remind you of the Depression era days or not? lol

My first "real" quilt was made with blocks from my MIL's estate. I took a class that was for people with unfinished projects who needed help getting started--I was hooked after that class.

I've attached a picture of my first "from start to finish" full sized quilt.

Unlike so many of you, mine was a simple four square baby quilt and I did it by trial and error. I made it for one of my nephews and have been making them for each new baby since but they have gotten better over the yearss. lol. It is always nice when I see one hanging around and that child is grown already.

My first quilt was a Rail Fence done in about 1990 from a Quilt in a Day book. I was gullible enough to believe that meant that it could be done in a day. It was a small lap quilt. I actually got the top pieced in a day and quilted it the next day. I did SID and the tension on the back was baaad. Sometimes I think about taking tha quilting out and doing it again but that wouldn't allow me to look back and see how far I have come.

If you can get it on a digital file, you can upload it to photobucket(a free photo sharing site) and I think you can put it on here. Or if you look a the bottom of where you comment, if you have the digital photo stored on your hard drive you can upload it on here.

If you don't pm me and I'll try to send you to someplace that can help you or go through with you on how to do it.

My first venture into quilting were 2 twin bed quilts..the pattern was disappearing nine patch....they turned out great and are finally at the quilters. Also made valances with the nine patch trim. I am totally into sewing quilt tops, however, mine will go to the quilter, because stiff old fingers will not allow me to hand sew with any comfort.
This is like painting with fabric !!!

I started with Tumbling Blocks (see attached)...

No body told me how difficult it was and I took it apart many (MANY) times before I got it just right for my youngest niece. My older sister was to do the actual quilting so it would be form both favorite aunties, but she has to send it back to be finished by me as she is working towards her Masters Degree.

My first was a log cabin baby quilt. I needed a shower gift and thought this would be easy - and actually it was. I used the Eleanor Burns book. This was 25 years ago and I've lost count of how many I have made since.

My first was a stained glass Irish by Linda Eberhart. It was my first and my best. It seems my quilting has been downhill since then. :-(

I just started quilting a sampler with 15 blocks hand quilted. You have nine done! I have none! I bet I can get done before you do! Does that sound like a challenge or what!!!!!!!!!! We will post our finished quilt when it is done. Let me know if this is ok with you. I need a little push too, now and again! Edie

Should have said Iris instead of Irish stained glass quilt. See, I can't even type straight today :-)

My first "real" quilt was a Merry Mayhem Mystery Quilt. Since I didn't know what it was going to look like, I wasn't scared! Turned out nice, and I'm very proud of it. Before that, I had only sewn squares together, with nothing really made of them. No matching colors, no uniform sizes. Really bad, but practice on the 1/4" seam.

when I read about the double knits I just remembered the first lap quilt I made if you can call it that. It was made with probably 4in.squares of plain orange and plain white double knit fabric, I sewed each square individually and stuffed them with fiberfill and then sewed them together by hand with blind stitch! It was well used but everytime I washed it I had to do repair stitches, it ended up in the dogs bed eventually. I still have to make a bed size quilt,sometime.

My first quilt was one my daughter gave
me to learn to quilt. It was a block of
the month from Hancocks. I finished the
quilt and gave it to my grandson as a
Christmas gift. I had a bad time getting
the 1/4" seam correct. So my daughter gave
me a Bernina Patchwork sewing machine for
Mothers Day gift. That was over six years
ago and I'm still quilting and love my
machine. Betty Lee

My first quilt was Lucky Stars by Atkinson. The quilt drapes over the back of our sofa in the livingroom - it is the go to cover on a cool evening. I completed the quilting with simple stitch in the ditch method - I must say for my first venture into quilting it has held up very nicely - it's used often and laundered when needed.

Thanks for asking,

Kristine

The first quilt I made was a Log Cabin using Eleanor Burns, book. It made me so nervous cutting up $50.00 of fabric just to sew it back together. I really questioned my sanity, but was delighted and proud of the results. :D

My first quilt was a little house quilt. It was made with cardboard templates and was done in bright crayon colors- the kind of prints you found in the late 70's. It was just before rotary cutters and mats! It was tied and lived a long useful life.

My first was a twin size for my daughter, who was then 2 years old. I think it was a "Hole in the Barn Door" or "Churn Dash." I chose that pattern more because it was easy than for any other reason. I hand pieced and hand quilted it, and it was a dark blue print and white. The plain white squares gave me a chance to work on my hand quilting skills. She still has that quilt at age 26, and I hope it will hold together for her to pass on. Someday, I hope she'll develop an interest in quilting herself, but I'm thrilled that she has an appreciation for handmade things.

I started a gorgeous log cabin in colonial blues. I'm still hoping to finish it someday. I have to exchange the sewing pins for safety pins sandwiching the top/backing/batting together so I can finish it. At this point there's a major bloodletting every time I handle it. First finished quilt was a Jewel Box quilt just a month or two ago.

Sadiemae, at the risk of sounding numb what is a stack and whack? Sounds interesting! LOL! I'm new to this and a lot of the terminology is going right over my head. Would love to see your quilt.

My first quilt was a log cabin.I still have that awful looking thing and I even named it my quilt from that hot place.I still look at it once in a while to remind me of how much I have improved over time.

Trip around the world..when i was a teenager.. about 40 some years ago !!! Until then I helped my grandma and mom ...

You know, that's not something I have ever thought of, but now that you mention it, it does sound pretty silly! :lol:

Appliqued Maple leaves on
6" pale yellow kettle cloth
for my daughters antique bed.
Way back in 1978 (I think).
J J

I made my first quilt for my first son. It was fussy cut squares with a boarder.
I think I tied it.
That was 36 years ago.

My first finished quilt was a bargello quilt in blues for my cousin who had a baby boy. That boy is now 15 years old next month. I am told they still have the quilt tucked away in the top of a closet.

My first quilt was an alternating Ohio Star. I saw the pattern in a crochet book made out of Granny Squares. I drew it and used templates to make out of fabric. We used that quilt for many years before the patches started to fray. (I didn't use very good fabric I guess) It has now gone to quilt heaven, but I remember it fondly.

I made a 9" square quilt and quilted it in the ditch. It's far from perfect - lots of unmatching corners - but I learned a lot and it keeps me warm!

I made the first quilt when my son was about to graduate from high school. I decided to make it with no pattern, no how-to books, and really no plan. He would graduate in June, I thought I could finish quickly-I started it the end of April- all hand appliqued with freeform suns. I sang "You are my sunshine" to him when he was a baby! My sewing machine died a painful death and I did every bit, every seam by hand. It was a labor of love and ignorance is bliss. He brought it with him through college, law school and marriage(although his wife doesn't like it). I learned many lessons doing that quilt, it is a very fond and dear memory!

My first quilt was the pattern "Clay's Choice" in blues and beiges about 35 years ago for my DH's sister's wedding. I think that I had found the pattern and instructions in a Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. I had sewn since I was little, but had never made a quilt before. The only direction I had was what was in the magazine. I am still self-taught.

That first quilt had some broadcloth, some pieces of sheets, some fabric of unknown origin, etc, but it really did look very good when it was new.

For some crazy reason my sister-in-law did all of her wash using clorox bleach and it now the quilt looks just about all white and ready to fall apart from so much bleach. It make me very sad to see it and see what has happened to it.

Nine patch and rail.

My first quilt is a queen size sampler. When I stopped at the LQS and saw this my eyes lit up. I was told I could finish this quilt in 6 weeks. Nobody said anything about quilting it. So I went to the classes and made all the blocks and just about passed out when they talked about quilting the thing. Every day when the first daughter went to school I would sit and quilt. I finished it and used it on our bed for a number of years. The quilt is still being used 28 years later. That got me "hooked".

The first quilt i made was for my daughter when she was five years old. I used scraps from clothing I had made for her (lots of bears)and no particular pattern, just sewed four inch squares together till it was big enough for her bed. I posted a story about it a while back that she brought it to college with her all ratty and with holes in it. She's 25 now and I know she will never part with it. I want her to bring it over so I can fix some of the holes (found the same bear fabric at a church sale) and save it from falling apart.

A bargello! wow, I'm impressed.I love those..
Mine was a basic nine patch.But, I love the fabric in it..

My first quilt was just blocks, made of remnants from clothes I had made for myself and my boys (certainly not all cotton!). It has 6 cat panels, pictures of cats on white background. It was tied with yarn. Until the puppy chewed a hole in it recently, it has lasted very well for 20+ years. I plan to repair the hole as best I can.

My first quilt was a sampler. It was hand done, and I wanted to master the points. And make different designs. It was a wall hanging, and then I ended up making matching pillows. That was 1982. I still love sampler quilts.

I started my first quilt in high school. It's an around the world, but in blocks. It's made from favorite leftover fabrics I bought at the time to make shirts and dresses. I haven't worked on it for years mostly because I haven't been home much, but also because in my naivety I choose such a thick batting that I have to hand quilt it. I thought of sending it out but I've done too much of it to switch now. I recently read about a woman who took 55 years to complete her quilt so I don't feel so bad anymore. Someday it will be finished!!!

Mine was a Log Cabin in purples as a Christmas present to my Daughter.

Mine was a Yellow Brick Road, which is what my eldest daughter is starting with. She just finished cutting... I am so excited for her (and me - another quilting buddy)...